If you want to dress like a celebrity, impress friends or have the latest designer handbags without paying designer prices, you now have an opportunity. Several online stores allow you to borrow, for a weekly or monthly fee, handbags from such designer labels as Prada, Coach, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Valentino, Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors, Burberry and Tom Ford. Rent for a week, month or year and simply return the item when you desire. Two of the largest designer handbag rental stores are Bag, Borrow, or Steal and From Bags to Riches. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
Bag, Borrow, Steal
1. Go to www.bagborrowsteal.com. Choose "Handbags" from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
2. Browse through the designer bags. Click on the "Details" link to get a picture and description of an item along with weekly and monthly rental fees. If you choose to rent an item, click on the "Borrow It Now" icon. You now have the choice to rent for a week, for a month or for three months by selecting the appropriate option. You may be given the option to become a member. Once you have chosen the appropriate options, click on the "Add to Shopping Bag" icon.
3. Continue shopping. When you have completed your selection, you can view a list of the designer handbags along with the rental cost of each bag and a total with shipping and handling fees added. You can remove or change the rental time frame by clicking on the appropriate links. When you have finished shopping, click on the "Proceed to Checkout" link.
4. Before checking out, create an account by entering your email address and creating a password. To complete your purchase, choose your shipping option, enter your contact information, mailing and shipping address and select your method of payment. Click on the "Continue to Order Review" link to review your order. Click on the link to confirm and print a receipt.
5. To return the handbag, go to www.bagborrowsteal.com. Click on the "My Closet" link located at the very top right of the page. At the "My Closet" page, click on the "Enjoying Now" link and then on the "Make A Return" link. Print a return receipt and shipping label. Place the item and return receipt in shipping box and put the shipping label on the box. Drop the box off at a UPS location. Shipping is free. Rental fees stop when the UPS label is scanned.
From Bags to Riches
6. Go to www.frombagstoriches.com. If you are a first-time user, click on the "Register" logo at the top right corner of the page and follow the instructions to register. You must register to shop. Enter the online store by clicking on the "Browse Bags," "New Arrivals," or "Bags for Sale" links.
7. Browse through the many handbags. Select an item by clicking on the "Add to Your Cart" link. You can then delete the item, change the quantity, review additional like items or continue shopping. When you have completed shopping and wish to place an order, click on the "Checkout" link. You can also place your order over the telephone by calling the number listed on the website.
8. You will be prompted to sign in or to open a new account. To open a new account, enter the billing, shipping and payment information requested. Click on the "Review and Place Order" link to review and modify or place order. Confirm order, billing and shipping information.
9. To return the bag, take the prepaid DHL return shipping label that was received with the handbag and stick it on the box that you received the bag in. Bring bag to a DHL shipping location or visit the DHL website at www.dhl.com to arrange a free pickup from your location. Return shipments can be tracked at www.dhl.com. Enter the waybill number of the returned bag to confirm receipt.
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